Mr. Rakesh Keshava

Advancing Secure Identity in the Age of AI and Quantum Computing

Abstract: 

Public Key Infrastructure has long served as the foundation of secure digital interactions, enabling authentication, encryption, and data integrity across global systems. Yet the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the accelerating progress of quantum computing are introducing unprecedented challenges. AI is increasingly capable of automating reconnaissance, scaling attacks, and uncovering cryptographic weaknesses far faster than traditional defense mechanisms can respond. Meanwhile, quantum computers are expected to undermine the security of widely deployed classical algorithms such as RSA and ECC, threatening the long-standing trust assumptions that underpin today’s digital ecosystems.
This keynote will explore the urgent need to modernize PKI in response to this shifting threat landscape. It will introduce Post-Quantum Cryptography as a strategic priority and highlight how hybrid deployment approaches can preserve compatibility while enabling a smooth transition to quantum-resistant security controls. In addition, attendees will learn the importance of cryptographic agility, automated lifecycle management, and resilient identity assurance capable of securing both AI-enabled systems and emerging quantum-era applications.

By understanding how AI and quantum technologies intersect with cryptographic risk, security leaders and practitioners will gain practical guidance to future-proof their identity infrastructure before these disruptive capabilities become operational realities.

Profile:

Rakesh Keshava is a Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS), and a Software Architect in Security Engineering at Okta Inc., specializing in secure cloud identity, applied cryptography, and AI-driven security systems. His patented innovations in cryptographic automation and scalable key management have been adopted by major cloud providers, demonstrating broad industry impact. He actively contributes to global research as a reviewer and technical leader for IEEE and Elsevier venues, and serves as Chair of the Fremont ACM Professional Chapter, advancing professional development, community engagement, and cybersecurity education.